Southgate Veterans Memorial Library

Youth Programming

Young Child Programs

Baby & Me Playgroup, Mondays at 10:30am
May 5, 12, & 19

Babies and their caregivers are invited to spend time socializing and playing together in a space just for them.

Family Programs

1 2 3 Let's Go Learn
Thursday, May 15 at 11am

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in an interactive program to nurture pre-reading skills through writing and play. This program strives to give opportunities to develop fine motor skills children require to start school.

Memorial Day Storytime
Thursday, May 22 at 11am

In honor of Memorial Day, join us for a special and patriotic storytime read by members of the Southgate VFW Post 9283. This is a family friendly event and everyone is welcome. After storytime, there will be a craft to make!

Passive Programs

Available whenever the library is open!

Scavenger Hunt

Grab a scavenger hunt list at the front desk, and search for pictures throughout the Children's section of the library. Don't worry if you can't find everything; we've got hints if you get stuck. Bring your completed sheet up to the desk to be rewarded with a sticker!

Teen Programs: 6th - 12th grade

Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, May 28 at 6pm

Are you looking to get involved in your community? Do you want to have input into what programming and materials the library offers? Then join the Teen Advisory Board! The goal of TAB is to work together to create a welcoming environment for teens at the library. Meetings will take place the last Wednesday of the month, and there will be additional opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. For more information, see the website, stop in the library, or email the youth librarian, Jennifer Pickles, at jpickles@southgate.lib.mi.us.

FurAngels Therapy Dogs
Thursday, May 29 at 6:30pm

Feeling stressed? Haven’t pet a dog in a while? Just want to see something cute? Stop in to pet cute dogs and relax before exam season. We hope to see you there!

Memorial Day Holiday Hours

The Southgate Veterans Memorial Library hours of operation will change for Memorial Day weekend.

Thursday, May 22: Close early at 5pm
Saturday, May 24: Closed
Monday, May 26: Closed
Closed on Friday and Sunday as normal
Normal hours of operation resume on Tuesday, May 27.

Remember that the drop box is available 24/7! Anything returned while we are closed is treated as if it were returned the last day we were open (Thursday, May 22).

Naloxone (Narcan) Training
Saturday, June 7 at 11am

Registration is required for this event. To register, please call the library, or speak to staff in person. Each participant will receive a free naloxone kit. For questions regarding training or Naloxone (commonly known as Narcan), please reach out to Lisa Horvath, 734-785-7700 ext. 7361.

Hygiene Station

We now offer a Hygiene Station, a collection of basic supplies free to anyone who needs them. Washcloths, shampoo, deodorant, soap, band-aids, and more are all available in the lobby, right where you enter the building. No need to ask, take what you need!

The library will rely on donations to keep the station stocked, and will accept donations of new, unopened items; ask staff at the front desk for details. You can also view our Amazon wish list to see what kinds of items we offer, and you can purchase items directly from the list to be sent to us.

Contact Info - Phone: 734-258-3002 - Address: 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate, MI 48195

Hours - Mon-Thurs: 10am-9PM - Sat: 10am-5pm